Replacing Cushion Foam

Having decided to replace the seating cushion foam ourselves, we need to get a tufting needle to replace the buttons. Does anyone have we could borrow? They cost anything from £50 upwards unfortunately.

People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

Having decided to replace the seating cushion foam ourselves, we need to get a tufting needle to replace the buttons. Does anyone have we could borrow? They cost anything from £50 upwards unfortunately.

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Would the following work (if you don't have too many to do): make hole with appropriate size knitting needle; loop thread through clasp; push clasp through hole 'endways'; fiddle clasp across hole; tie button on?

Would the following work (if you don't have too many to do): make hole with appropriate size knitting needle; loop thread through clasp; push clasp through hole 'endways'; fiddle clasp across hole; tie button on?

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We want to be able to use existing buttons which are attached using these

People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

I don't know how your buttons attach to those little straps in the photo (above)
However, I do know that on Youtube there is a tutorial showing how to fasten buttons through foam using a plain type button on the reverse.

How come when some people visit the fountain of knowledge, they only gargle!!!

I don't know how your buttons attach to those little straps in the photo (above)
However, I do know that on Youtube there is a tutorial showing how to fasten buttons through foam using a plain type button on the reverse.

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It would appear that I need an Osborne tape needle if I want to re-use existing buttons (they are attached to the straps already)

People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.